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EAUTY AND THE BEAST returns to Charlotte June 26-July 1 with a production featuring new costumes, set designs and lighting.
BEAUTY & THE BEAST stands the test of time: “You cannot beat the classic tale that this show tells and the magic involved keeps kids interested as well as adults. Plus, how can you beat dancing forks and singing tea-pots? You can’t.”
Director Rob Roth, who made his Broadway debut in 1994 with BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, reconvened the original creative team to rewrite and redesign the Disney classic. All were approved by the creators, including book writer Linda Woolverton and composer Alan Menken.
Logan Denninghoff (Gaston) on what it’s like to be the bad guy: “Gaston has such a wide range of actions and emotions to play ... In act two when I start plotting and becoming a little maniacal, getting my anger out on stage can be very freeing. It’s cool to have that outlet of the stage.”
“Its true message is that love is love is love,” said Roth of the French folk tale that became a beloved classic. “Love is love in Japan. Love is love in Brazil. Love is love in America. The story translates like that all over the world.”
Julia Louise Hosack, who has played Mrs. Pott, on her favorite scene: “Every night I watch Emily, Belle, as she is revealed in the iconic gold dress. You can hear the audience gasp because she looks absolutely stunning. This is the moment all of the little girls in their Belle dresses have been patiently waiting for. It sets and compliments the tone for the song ‘Beauty and the Beast’ which I am thrilled to sing.”
Here’s what some of the cast have said in interviews about BEAUTY AND THE BEAST: Emily Behny on why she relates to the book-smart “anti-princess” Belle: “She longs for adventure and someone to share it with.”
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GEORGE HAMILTON CHRISTOPHER SIEBER LA CAGE AUX FOLLES
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Music & Lyrics by
Book by
JERRY HERMAN
HARVEY FIERSTEIN
Based on the play “La Cage Aux Folles” by
Jean Poiret
Starring
Dale Hensley MICHAEL LOWNEY Jeigh Madjus Gay Marshall Allison BlAIr McDowell Cathy Newman BERNARD BURAK SHEREDY WILSON BRIDGES
Matt Anctil
CHRISTOPHE CABALLERO
Scenic Design TIM SHORTALL Associate Scenic Designer BRYAN JOHNSON
KATIE DONOHUE
Todd Thurston
And featuring the notorious and dangerous Cagelles Trevor Logan TODD Mark Downey Keslar LATTIMORE Roland
Costume Design MATTHEW WRIGHT Associate Lighting Designer VIVIEN LEONE
Production Manager HECTOR GUIVAS
Music Coordinator JOHN MILLER
LAUREN SPRAGUE
Sound Design JONATHAN DEANS
Wig & Makeup Design RICHARD MAWBEY
Associate Sound Designer BRIAN HSIEH
Costume Coordinator Jessica Worsnop
Original Chocolate Factory Set Design by David Farley
Associate Choreographer Nicholas Cunningham Music Director JOEY CHANCEY
Production Stage Manager MICHAEL McGOFF
Donald C. Shorter, Jr.
Lighting Design NICK RICHINGS
Assistant Director Kristen Harris Music Supervisor TODD ELLISON
Danny Vaccaro
Casting DUNCAN STEWART AND COMPANY
Company Manager BILL SCHAEFFER
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General Management DAWN KUSINSKI GENTRY & ASSOCIATES
Orchestrations & Dance Arrangements
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Choreography by
LYNNE PAGE Directed by
TERRY JOHNSON
This production premiered at the Menier Chocolate Factory November 23, 2007 and transferred to the Playhouse Theatre October 30, 2008.
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Executive Producers ALECIA PARKER & KARY WALKER
CAST
(in order of appearance) Georges ........................................................................................................... George Hamilton “Les Cagelles” Angelique ........................................................................................................... Matt Anctil Bitelle .............................................................................................................Logan Keslar Chantal ......................................................................................... Donald C. Shorter, Jr. Hanna ..............................................................................................................Mark Roland Mercedes ....................................................................................................Todd Lattimore Phaedra.................................................................................................................Trevor Downey Francis . ....................................................................................................................Dale Hensley Babette ............................................................................................................... Lauren Sprague Jacob ......................................................................................................................... Jeigh Madjus Albin ........................................................................................................... Christopher Sieber Jean-Michel . .....................................................................................................MICHAEL LOWNEY Anne................................................................................................. Allison BLAIR McDowell Colette . .................................................................................................................KATIE DONOHUE Etienne .................................................................................................................WILSON BRIDGES Tabarro................................................................................................................. Danny Vaccaro Jacqueline .............................................................................................................. Gay Marshall M. Renaud .......................................................................................BERNARD BURAK SHEREDY Mme. Renaud . ......................................................................................................Cathy Newman M. Dindon . ......................................................................................BERNARD BURAK SHEREDY Mme. Dindon . ......................................................................................................Cathy Newman Waiter . ................................................................................................................. Todd Thurston SWINGS Christophe Caballero, Todd Lattimore, LAUREN SPRAGUE DANCE CAPTAIN Christophe Caballero ASSISTANT DANCE CAPTAIN MATT ANCTIL UNDERSTUDIES Understudies never substitute for listed players unless a specific announcement is made at the time of the performance. For Georges: Dale Hensley, Todd Thurston; for Albin: Dale Hensley, DANNY VACCARO; for M. Dindon/M. Renaud: TODD THURSTON, DANNY VACCARO; for Mme. Dindon/Mme. Renaud: KATIE DONOHUE, SuEllen Estey; for Francis: CHRISTOPHE CABALLERO, Todd THURSTON; for Anne: KATIE DONOHUE, LAUREN SPRAGUE; for Jean-Michel: WILSON BRIDGES, Logan Keslar; for Jacqueline: KATIE DONOHUE, SuEllen Estey; for Jacob: Christophe Caballero, DONALD C. SHORTER, JR.
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Musical Numbers ACT ONE Scene 1 La Cage Aux Folles Nightclub “We Are What We Are”.......................................................................... Georges, Cagelles Scene 2 Georges and Albin’s Apartment “A Little More Mascara”............................................................................ Albin, Cagelles Scene 2a La Cage Aux Folles Nightclub Scene 3 Georges and Albin’s Apartment “With Anne on My Arm”.................................................................. Georges, Jean-Michel “With You on My Arm” .............................................................................. Albin, Georges Scene 4 The Promenade “Song on the Sand”.................................................................................................. Georges Scene 5 Backstage at La Cage Aux Folles Scene 5a La Cage Aux Folles Nightclub “La Cage aux Folles”............................................................ Albin, Cagelles and Company Scene 6 Backstage at La Cage Aux Folles Scene 6a La Cage Aux Folles Nightclub “I Am What I Am” . .................................................................................................... Albin ACT TWO Scene 1 The Promenade “Song on the Sand” (Reprise)....................................................................... Albin, Georges “Masculinity” ................................... Albin, Georges, M. Renaud, Mme. Renaud, Tabarro Scene 2 Georges and Albin’s Apartment “Look Over There”.................................................................................................. Georges “Cocktail Counterpoint”................................... Anne, M. Dindon, Mme. Dindon, Georges, Jacob, Jean-Michel Scene 3 Chez Jacqueline Restaurant “The Best of Times”.............................................................................................. Company Scene 4 Georges and Albin’s Apartment “Look Over There” (Reprise) ........................................................... Georges, Jean-Michel Scene 5 La Cage Aux Folles Nightclub Finale . .................................................................................................................. Company THERE WILL BE ONE 20-MINUTE INTERMISSION TOURING Musicians Music Director/Synthesizer: Joey Chancey Associate Conductor/Synthesizer: Ryan Cantwell Drums/Percussion: Brad Flickinger Trumpet: Tony Lujan
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WHO’S WHO in the CAST GEORGE HAMILTON (Georges) is everything Hollywood we know and love—dashing, debonair, and full of tenacity. Vincent Minelli’s Home from the Hill sparked Mr. Hamilton’s career and 51 years later he has illuminated every aspect of the entertainment industry. Best known for his silver screen work in Light in the Piazza; The Victors; Your Cheatin’ Heart; The Man Who Loved Cat Dancing; Love at First Bite; Zorro, The Gay Blade; The Godfather: Part III; Woody Allen’s Hollywood Ending; Doc Hollywood; and Crocodile Dundee. Television appearances include Dynasty, Columbo, The Bold and the Beautiful, and Dancing with the Stars. He has produced five feature films including My One and Only, based loosely on his life story and is the author of two books, Don’t Mind If I Do and Life’s Little Pleasures. He has also appeared in the Broadway smash hit Chicago three times as “Billy Flynn.” His achievements have garnered much praise, two best-sellers, a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and a Golden Globe. Hamilton’s infectious vigor and verve permeate all his endeavors and keep him living life to its fullest! CHRISTOPHER SIEBER (Albin). Broadway: La Cage as Georges with Harvey Fierstein, Shrek (Tony, Drama Desk, Drama League, Outer Critics nominations), Spamalot (New York and West End Tony Nom), Chicago, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Into The Woods, Beauty and the Beast, Triumph of Love, A Christmas Carol. Off-Broadway: The Kid (Drama League, Drama Desk Noms), Avow, The Boys in the Band. TV/Film: Morning Glory, See You In September, Pushing Daisies, It’s All Relative, Two of A Kind, Sex And The City, Ed. Mr. Sieber has not appeared on Law and Order. DALE HENSLEY (Francis). Broadway: La Cage 2010, Drowsy Chaperone, La Cage
2005, Sunset Blvd., Guys and Dolls, Cats, Anything Goes. NY: 10 City Center Encores!, 4 Carnegie Hall gigs, Sweeney Todd w/NY Philharmonic. Tours: Drowsy, Hairspray, Full Monty, Music of Andrew Lloyd Webber, Sugar Babies. Regional: The Producers (Roger DeBris), Hairspray (Edna Turnblad), 42nd St. (Bert Barry). TV: Law & Order: SVU, All My Children, Guiding Light. Radio: NPR’s Prairie Home Companion. MICHAEL LOWNEY (Jean-Michel) Broadway: La Cage Aux Folles (Etienne; Jean-Michel u/s Regional: Les Miserables (Jean Prouvaire) at The MUNY, Oklahoma (Slim) and White Christmas (Mike) at PCLO. TV: “The Guiding Light.” Michael is a proud graduate of The University of Michigan. Special thanks to Duncan, Benton and the La Cage family as well as his own biological family for their endless love and support. JEIGH MADJUS (Jacob) is thrilled to make his U.S. debut! Toronto credits: Altar Boyz (Mark), Dora Award nomination; Myths and Hymns (Man 3); Spelling Bee (Chip); Film: Servitude. I am truly blessed. Thanks to everyone in the La Cage family, Duncan Stewart And Co., Talent House and my amazing, loving and supportive family/ friends! GAY MARSHALL (Jacqueline) My life in 40 words or less. I need more than that to order a cocktail, so go to www.gaymarshall. com – click on bio then click on buy my CD. Oh NEW CD coming out this fall! See? I’m already over 3 words. Yikes. (4) ALLISON BLAIR MCDOWELL (Anne) is a recent graduate from the University of Michigan and is thrilled to be making her professional debut with La Cage! Thanks and much love to her family, friends, Kevin and Harden Curtis. Psalm 108:1
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CATHY NEWMAN (Mme. Dindon/Mme. Renaud). Eighth National Tour! Highlights include: Lincoln Center’s South Pacific; U.S. & China premiere - Les Misérables; Cameron Mackintosh’s My Fair Lady; Deaf West’s Big River. Favorite regional: Oklahoma! (Aunt Eller), Annie (Miss Hannigan), Little Women (Aunt March) and Music Man (Mrs. Paroo). BERNARD BURAK SHEREDY (M. Dindon, M. Renaud). NYC: Dinah Was (w/Lillias White); Waiting for Lefty (w/ Marisa Tomei); The Woodsman (Walter, Actors Studio premiere). Regional: Guthrie, CenterStage, Shakespeare Theatre (DC), Actors Theatre (Louisville), Denver Center. Favorites: The Chosen (Saunders), 1776 (Adams), Hamlet (Claudius), Guys & Dolls (Nathan), and Meet the Parents (improvising w/Ben!). MFA, Yale Drama. MATT ANCTIL (Angelique, Assistant Dance Captain). Broadway: La Cage Aux Folles (Angelique). National/Arena tours: Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Numerous dance companies, industrials, commercials. Training: Boston Youth Moves, The Ailey School. Dedicated to Mom, my manager Michael and everyone who supports me. Live, Love, Laugh! :) WILSON BRIDGES (Etienne, u/s JeanMichel). Regional: The Mousetrap (Flat Rock Playhouse), Academy (DIMF, Maltz Jupiter, NYMF 2009). Nat. Tour: Cameron Macintosh’s My Fair Lady. TV: Gossip Girl. A proud Kentucky native and alum of Baldwin-Wallace Conservatory; special thanks to Duncan Stewart & Co., The Mine, my amazing family, and to Post…for not booking our trip! CHRISTOPHE CABALLERO (Swing, u/s Francis, u/s Jacob, u/s Cagelle, Dance Captain) is proud to have closed the Broadway run of La Cage Aux Folles as
Jacob. Other Broadway credits: Jerome Robbins’ Broadway, A Christmas Carol, Beauty and the Beast. National Tour: Chicago (Jury, u/s Mary Sunshine). Regional: Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, Guys and Dolls. TV: Fame, voice of Odd in Code Lyoko. KATIE DONOHUE (Colette, u/s Anne, u/s Jacqueline, u/s Mme. Dindon/ Renaud) Broadway: Hairspray (Lou Ann). National Tour: Hairspray (Amber Von Tussle). Regional: The Marvelous Wonderettes, High School Musical, Falsettos, A Christmas Carol. Graduate of Marymount Manhattan College. Endless love and gratitude to Mike, Talentworks, my incomparable friends and family. TREVOR DOWNEY (Phaedra) is stumped on how to fit ALL of his BROADWAY credits in such a short bio! Love to Mom, Dad, Cara, Troy, Jan, Lucky, Kylee, Ella, and the rest of my AMAZING and INSPIRING family and friends. Missing my baby. LOGAN KESLAR (Bitelle, u/s JeanMichel). Broadway: La Cage Aux Folles (2010 Revival, OBC recording); West End: West Side Story 50th Anniversary Production. Regional: On the Town (Paper Mill Playhouse); Dreamgirls, A Chorus Line (TUTS); Footloose (Kansas City Starlight); West Side Story (TOTS); La Cage (Riverside Theatre, Maltz Jupiter Theatre). TV: TONY Awards, Today Show, GMA, Regis and Kelly. For Jeff. @logankeslar TODD LATTIMORE (Mercedes). I would like to thank my friends and family for always believing in me and supporting me - the Lattimores, Tennants, Merrills and O’Donells. My husband Brian you are the best! You can find me on Facebook at Lili Whiteass or Todd Lattimore.
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MARK ROLAND (Hanna). National Tour Debut!! Regional: State Fair, Promises, Promises (Stages St. Louis) La Cage Aux Folles (Riverside and Maltz Jupiter Theatres) Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (Cape Playhouse) White Christmas (Denver Center Theatre Co.) Li’l Abner (Goodspeed Opera House) Mark would like to thank his friends and family, especially his momma, for the love and support . DONALD C. SHORTER, JR. (Chantal, u/s Jacob) “I am so happy to be able to throw glitter in this show!” Shorter was last seen on stage in the 1st national tour of A Chorus Line (Richie). Other credits include Hairspray Tour (Duane/Thad), Bill T Jones/ Arnie Zane Dance Company. Thanks to GOD, Family, and Friends for all their love and support!! LAUREN SPRAGUE (Babette, u/s Cagelle, u/s Anne, u/s Colette) National Tour Debut!! Regional: PCLO, Maltz Jupiter Theatre, Cape Playhouse, Riverside Theatre. Proud CCM Grad. Love and thanks to Duncan Stewart, DGRW, my wonderful family and Fiance Michael! laurensprague.com TODD THURSTON (Waiter, u/s Georges, u/s M. Dindon/Renaud, u/s Francis). Broadway: Ragtime (Orig. Prod. & Cast); Tours: Les Miserables (1st National), Little House (w/ Melissa Gilbert); Regional: Long Wharf, Goodspeed, Barrington, St. Louis Rep. Asolo, Berkshire, Pioneer, Wichita. Favorite shows/roles: Ragtime (Father), Follies (Ben), Gypsy (Herbie), 1776 (Dickinson), Sound of Music (Von Trapp), Music Man (Harold Hill). DANNY VACCARO (Tabarro, u/s Albin, u/s M. Dindon/Renaud). Bway/Off: Wizard of Oz (Tinman), Nunsense A-Men (Sr. Robert Anne), Streakin’ (Tripp); Regional: Tuesdays with Morrie (Mitch), Diary of Anne Frank (Otto), The Foreigner (Charlie):
TV- L&O (SVU). NU Alum. Love to Mom and Dad. JERRY HERMAN (Music and Lyrics) is the first composer/lyricist in history to have had three musicals that ran more than 1,500 consecutive performances on Broadway. His shows include Milk and Honey; Hello, Dolly!; Mame; Dear World; Mack & Mabel; The Grand Tour; and La Cage. With two of his classic songs the emotional heart of Disney- Pixar’s WALL-E, only last year’s Lifetime Achievement Tony could top his endless string of awards and honors. HARVEY FIERSTEIN (Author) is a fourtime Tony Award and Drama Desk Awardwinning writer and actor. His plays include Torch Song Trilogy, A Catered Affair, Legs Diamond and Spookhouse. He won the Humanitas Award for his HBO animated special, “The Sissy Duckling,” which is also available as a children’s book. His film and TV acting credits include Mrs. Doubtfire, Independence Day, Nurse Jackie, Cheers. On Broadway he’s starred in Hairspray, Fiddler on the Roof, Torch Song Trilogy and Safe Sex. Mr. Fierstein was inducted into the Theatre Hall of Fame in 2008. TERRY JOHNSON (Director). London’s West End: Prisoner of Second Avenue, End of the Rainbow, The Rise and Fall of Little Voice, Rain Man, Whipping It Up, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, Hitchcock Blonde, Entertaining Mr. Sloane, Dead Funny, Hysteria, Elton John’s Glasses, The Memory of Water. Royal National Theatre: The London Cuckolds; Cleo, Camping, Emmanuelle and Dick; Sparkleshark. Nine major British theatre awards, including two Oliviers and two Evening Standard Awards. Film: Not Only But Always, Cor Blimey!, Insignificance. LYNNE PAGE (Choreographer) Winner (Best Choreographer) of What’s on Stage
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and an Olivier nomination for La Cage Aux Folles. Other theatre credits: Broadway/ West End: A Little Night Music; West End: Little Shop of Horrors, Tell Me on a Sunday, Bat Boy. The Royal National Theatre: The Merchant of Venice. TV and film: So You Think You Can Dance (BBC), Fred Claus (Warner Bros), Hippie Hippie Shake (Working Title). 2009 music industry tours: Pet Shop Boys, Kanye West and Muse. TODD ELLISON (Music Supervisor) Broadway: La Cage, Spamalot, Lestat, Amour, 42nd Street, Wild Party, On the Town, Once Upon a Mattress, How to Succeed…, She Loves Me, Cats, Starlight Express, Annie 2, Encores! Incidental music: A Class Act, Taller…Dwarf. International: Vienna Konzerthaus, Jerry Hadley, Dawn Upshaw, Carnegie Hall. Accompanied: Nicole Kidman, Barry Manilow, Meryl Streep. 143, G. JOHN MILLER (Musical Coordinator). Broadway and Off Broadway: Follies; Godspell; On A Clear Day You Can See Forever; Jersey Boys; La Cage Aux Folles; Rock of Ages; Priscilla Queen of the Desert; Sister Act; Death Takes A Holiday; Baby It’s You; Catch Me if You Can; Beauty and the Beast; Hairspray; Sweeney Todd; The Producers; Movin’ Out; Caroline, or Change; Little Shop of Horrors; Thoroughly Modern Millie; Urinetown; Nine; La Bohème; Oklahoma!; The Rocky Horror Show; Seussical; The Music Man; Fosse. Studio musician (bass): Michael Jackson, Madonna, Portishead, Eric Clapton, BB King, Frank Sinatra, Carly Simon, Celine Dion, Smashing Pumpkins, Tommy Flanagan, Pete Seeger, NY Philharmonic. His album “Stage Door Johnny – John Miller Takes on Broadway” is available on PS Classics Records. www. JohnMillerBass.com
JOEY CHANCEY (Musical Director) Tours: A Chorus Line International Company and 2nd National Tour (Conductor), A Chorus Line 1st National (Associate Conductor & Keyboards), The Wizard of Oz (Conductor), The Wedding Singer 1st National, White Christmas and Joseph. Recent Regional credits include conducting Joseph at the Fabulous Fox Theater in Atlanta. Joey, a native Floridian, is delighted to be apart of this ravishing La Cage Aux Folles family. Special thanks to Todd. Love to Mom, Dad & Mimi for their constant support. Training: Shenandoah Conservatory. TIM SHORTALL (Set Designer) London/ West End: Top Girls, The Big Fellah, Sweet Charity, La Cage Aux Folles, Whipping It Up, Elton John’s Glasses, See How They Run, Telstar, The Overwhelming (Royal National Theatre, Roundabout NYC), Awake and Sing (Almeida), 900 Oneonta (Old Vic), Disappeared (Royal Court), The Philanthropist (Donmar Warehouse, Broadway). Broadway: La Cage Aux Folles – 2010 Tony nomination. Dance: Sadler’s Wells Royal Ballet, Norwegian National Ballet, Dutch National Ballet. TMA award nomination: Roots, RAI Prize/Prix Italia The Nightingale. MATTHEW WRIGHT (CostumeDesigner). Matthew’s costumes for the Broadway production of La Cage Aux Folles won the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle awards and received a Tony nomination; he also received an Olivier nomination for the original London production. Other theatre credits include costumes for Road Show, Invisible Man (Menier costumes), Sweet Charity (Menier/West End - costumes), Shadowlands, The Glass Menagerie, On The Ceiling (West End), Speaking Like Magpies (RSC/West End), Blackbird (Johannesburg), Evita (UK/ International Tour) and Clouds (UK Tour).
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NICK RICHINGS (Lighting Designer) Theatre (London and UK) includes La Cage Aux Folles, Laughter in the Rain: The Neil Sedaka Story, Monkey – Journey to the West, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, The Rocky Horror Show, Whistle Down the Wind, Aspects of Love, Fiddler on the Roof starring Topol, A Slip of the Tongue starring John Malkovich, Laughter on the 23rd Floor starring Gene Wilder. European productions include Mary Poppins, Grease, The Producers, Chess. Website: www.lxq1.com
Water Babies, Six Pictures of Lee Miller, A Christmas Carol. Incidental music for over 40 plays. CD: Listen Up! starring Michael Ball and Maria Friedman.
DUNCAN STEWART AND COMPANY (Casting) Duncan Stewart & Benton Whitley are responsible for casting the national tour of La Cage Aux Folles, current B’way, London & int’l touring companies of Chicago, U.S. casting of Thriller Live (West End), Radio City Christmas Spectacular, and U.S. casting for London’s Menier Chocolate Factory. Other B’way & West JONATHAN DEANS (Sound Designer). End credits include 2010 Tony-winning More recent Broadway credits include revival of La Cage Aux Folles (Harvey Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Spiderman, Fierstein, Kelsey Grammer), Neil La Cage Aux Folles, Young Frankenstein, LaBute’s Fat Pig (ATG co-production) and Pirate Queen. His work with Cirque du upcoming U.S. casting For UK’s Stanhope Soleil include LOVE, Viva Elvis, OVO, Ka, Productions (Jacques Brel, Hedda Gabler). Zumanity, O, Mystere, La Nouba, Corteo. In 2011, DStewartCo partnered with Royal He was nominated for a Tony award in 2010 Caribbean Cruise Lines as their Broadway for La Cage Aux Folles. Casting Consultants for Hairspray, Chicago and Saturday Night Fever. Member CSA. RICHARD MAWBEY (Hair and Makeup DStewartCo.com Designer).Owns London’s Wig Specialities. Theatre: Priscilla Queen of the Desert, MICHAEL McGOFF (Production Stage South Pacific, White Christmas, Top Hat, Manager) National Tours: Next To Normal End of the Rainbow, La Cage, Legally & RENT, The Broadway Tour. Broadway: Blonde, Hairspray, Frost/Nixon, Evita, Piaf, Next To Normal, Cymbeline, Butley, Edward Sweet Charity, The Producers, Guys and Albee’s Seascape, Festen, The Rivals & Dolls, Thoroughly Modern Millie, Donmar Wicked. Shakespeare In The Park: The West End. Television: Little Britain, Poirot. Winter’s Tale, Romeo & Juliet & As You Like Personal wigmaker to Dame Edna, Sean It. Proud Member of AEA. Connery, Kylie Minogue, Madonna. Film: The Ghost Writer, Titanic, Dumbledore in KATE MCDONIEL (Stage Manager) is pleased to have joined La Cage! OffHarry Potter, Star Wars. Broadway: Our Town, Adding Machine: A JASON CARR (Orchestrations & Dance Musical, Mistakes Were Made among others. Arrangements) Broadway: orchestrations Regional: Includes Trinity Repertory, North for A Little Night Music, Sunday in the Park Shore Music Theatre, and forty productions With George (winner Drama Desk Award, for Atlanta’s Alliance Theatre. Tony nomination), PS Classics CD Sweet COAKLEY (Assistant Bye & Bye, composer incidental music for VANESSA Indiscretions and A Doll’s House. UK: Stage Manager) is thrilled to join the La composer/lyricist Born Again starring Cage team. Broadway: The Merchant of Mandy Patinkin and José Ferrer, The Venice. Off-Broadway: Assistance, Go 13G
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Back to Where You Are (Playwrights Horizons), Sleep No More, Tigers Be Still (Roundabout), Equivocation (MTC), The Merchant of Venice, The Winter’s Tale (NYSF). Regional: Williamstown, Huntington, Mark Taper Forum, Boston Ballet. BILL SCHAEFFER (Company Manager) has served as company manager on several National and International tours, including Jersey Boys (Chicago Company), 42nd Street, Blast!, Titanic, The King and I starring Hayley Mills, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying starring Ralph Macchio, and most recently, Chicago. ALECIA PARKER (Executive Producer) also serves as executive producer of all worldwide productions of Chicago and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert on Broadway. She is the Secretary/Treasurer of the Broadway League and the proud mother of Michael, a sophomore at Washington University. KARY WALKER (Executive Producer) Prior to joining NETworks, Mr. Walker was Executive Producer for Marriott Lincolnshire Theatre in Chicago for 2 decades. Under his leadership, Marriott became a musical theatre and developed the largest musical theatre subscription audience in the U.S. Mr. Walker is a founding board member of the National Alliance for Musical Theatre and former President of the League of Chicago Theatres. For NETworks he has served as Executive Producer for tours of Kiss Me, Kate; Seussical; Contact; Cabaret (Korea/ Japan); Annie; Rent; Sweeney Todd; The Drowsy Chaperone; A Chorus Line (U.S./ Japan) and Spring Awakening. NETWORKS PRESENTATIONS (Producer) Since 1995, NETworks has
produced and managed over 45 touring productions in the U.S.., U.K. and internationally. Current productions include Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Young Frankenstein, Rodgers and Hammerstein’s South Pacific, Blue Man Group National Tour, La Cage Aux Folles, Shrek The Musical, Billy Elliot The Musical and The New 25th Anniversary Production of Les Misérables. Future productions include Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s Mary Poppins, Flashdance the Musical and The National Theatre of Great Britain’s production of War Horse touring the U.S. SONIA FRIEDMAN PRODUCTIONS LTD. (Producer) has initiated and produced more than 100 new productions in the West End and Broadway over the past 15 years. Recent and current productions include The Mountaintop, Jerusalem, Much Ado About Nothing, The Book of Mormon, Legally Blonde (West End), La Cage Aux Folles, Private Lives, Betrayal, Arcadia, Clybourne Park (West End), No Man’s Land, La Bete, The Children’s Hour, All My Sons (West End), A View from the Bridge, A Little Night Music, The Norman Conquests, Boeing-Boeing, The Seagull, Rock ‘N’ Roll, Faith Healer. DAVID BABANI (Producer) is the founder and artistic director of the Menier Chocolate Factory. BARRY and FRAN WEISSLER (Producer) With a producing career that spans 40 years, they are the recipients of six Tony Awards, including the worldwide hit Chicago, the longest-running American musical on both Broadway and the West End. EDWIN W. SCHLOSS (Producer). Tonywinner for La Cage and the recipient of four nominations for Grey Gardens, Wonderful Town, Sweet Charity and Buried Child. He
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Bassett, La Cage Aux Folles starring Kelsey Grammer, A Little Night Music starring Catherine Zeta Jones, The 39 Steps, The Norman Conquests, The Lieutenant of Inishmore. Off Broadway: Stomp.
was the associate producer of Kiss Me Kate; Full Gallop; The World of Ruth Draper; and June Recital featuring Brenda Currin. ROBERT/ BEVERLY BARTNER AND NORMAN/ ALICE TULCHIN (Producer) have won Tony Awards for Book of Mormon, La Cage Aux Folles, The Norman Conquests, Boeing-Boeing, and Company. In the West End they have won Oliviers for Clybourne Park, Legally Blonde, La Cage Aux Folles, The Mountaintop, and Guys and Dolls.
ALLEN SPIVAK (Producer) holds a place along Philadelphia’s Walk of Fame, produced the Live Aid Concert for famine relief. Current shows on Broadway: Chicago, The Addams Family. Touring: Colin Quinn’s Long Story Short. THE MENIER CHOCOLATE FACTORY (Originating Theatre) is eight years old and has transferred eleven productions to the West End. Broadway transfers include Sunday in the Park with George (2008), A Little Night Music (2009) and La Cage (2010). Its work has garnered seven Olivier Awards, three Evening Standard Awards and four Tony Awards. Current productions include the world premiere of Terrible Advice by Saul Rubinek, directed by Frank Oz and starring Scott Bakula.
BROADWAY ACROSS AMERICA (Producer) is owned and operated by British theatre producer John Gore(CEO) and entertainment industry veteran Thomas B. McGrath (Chairman), and is part of the Key Brand Entertainment family of companies, which includes Broadway.com. Broadway Across America is a leading Broadway producer and the foremost presenter of first-class touring productions across North America. MATTHEW MITCHELL (Producer) has produced more than 17 plays and musicals in the West End. Current projects include a major feature film. info@matthewmitchell.org
ACTORS’ EQUITY ASSOCIATION (AEA), founded in 1913, represents more than 48,000 actors and stage managers in the United States. Equity seeks to advance, promote and foster the art of live theatre as an essential component of our society. Equity negotiates wages and working conditions, providing a wide range of benefits, including health and pension plans. AEA is a member of the AFL-CIO, and is affiliated with FIA, an international organization of performing arts unions. The Equity emblem is our mark of excellence. www.actorsequity.org
INDEPENDENT PRESENTERS NETWORK (Producer) is a consortium of 50 members who present live entertainment worldwide. Recent Broadway/London/U.S. Tours: La Cage Aux Folles, Wonderland, 9 to 5, Ragtime, Frost/Nixon, Legally Blonde, The Color Purple, Spamalot and Matthew Bourne’s Edward Scissorhands. NEDERLANDER PRESENTATIONS, INC. (Producer) is the production division of multinational theatrical entities owned by James M. and James L. Nederlander. HARRIET NEWMAN LEVE (Producer). Broadway: War Horse, The Mountaintop starring Samuel L. Jackson and Angela
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WHO’S WHO in the CAST STAFF FOR La Cage Aux Folles Executive Producers Alecia Parker and Kary Walker ________________________________________________ General Management Gentry & Associates Scott W. Jackson Gregory Vander Ploeg Dawn Kusinski Kim Reiter Bobby Maglaughlin ________________________________________________ Tour Press and Marketing Anita Dloniak & Associates, Inc. Anita Dloniak Diane Rodes, Melissa A. Hazek ________________________________________________ Tour Booking Agency The Booking Group Meredith Blair Kara Gebhart www.thebookinggroup.com ________________________________________________ Casting Duncan Stewart and Company Duncan Stewart CSA, Benton Whitley Andrea Zee ________________________________________________ Company Manager Bill Schaeffer ____________________________________________________ Production Stage Manager.......................Michael McGoff Stage Manager.............................................Kate McDoniel Assistant Stage Manager..........................Vanessa Coakley Associate Director........................................Tony Spinosa Assistant Director.......................................Kristen Harris Associate Choreographer...............Nicholas Cunningham Associate Scenic Designer........................ Bryan Johnson Associate Lighting Designer.........................Vivien Leone Costume Coordinator...............................Jessica Worsnop Fight Director.............................Karla Kash, Peter Moore Head Carpenter.......................................................T.J. King Flyman..............................................................Elan Bustin Assistant Carpenter...................................... Nick Anthony Head Electrician............................................ Patrick Steitz Assistant Electrician...................................... Kurt Krohne Head Audio.......................................................... Matt Nall Assistant Audio........................................Keith Monaghan Head Props......................................... Austin J. Rodriguez Wardrobe Supervisor..................... Molly Yoder-Williams Assistant Wardrobe..................................... Michael Louis Star Dresser................................ Jo-Anne Bethell Pantuso Hair and Makeup Supervisor.........................T. Paul Bigot Hair and Makeup Assistant.......................... Susan Gustaf Production Assistants..................................Brad Broman, Staci Nevinski, Rachel Zack Print Design....................................... SpotCo, Jack Herger Radio Spot Production............................................SpotCo Television Spot Design/Video Production.............SpotCo Website............................ SpotCo and Pit Bull Interactive Production Photography.......... Joan Marcus, Paul Kolnik Merchandising................................................... Dewynters Accounting........................NETworks Presentations, LLC Legal...................................................... Loeb & Loeb LLP HR & Payroll Services...................Human Resources Inc. Insurance.......................................................Chubb Group Tax Consultant............ Brent A. Turner, One Source PSG IT Services.............. George W. Wilson, One Source PSG Financial Services....George W. Wilson, OneSource PSG
Housing................................ Lisa Morris, Road Concierge Travel Agency............................................ Janice Kessler, Carlson Wagonlit Travel Trucking...................................................... Clark Transfer For NETworks Presentations Chief Executive Officer.................................... Ken Gentry Chief Operating Officer........................... Scott W. Jackson Director of Finance............................................John Kinna Executive Producers.................. Seth Wenig, Kary M. Walker Associate Producer...................................... Angela Rowles Assistant Producers.....................Jim Lanahan, Mary Witte Assistant to the CEO.........................................Curt Owens Senior General Manager..................Gregory Vander Ploeg General Managers................... Dawn Kusinski, Kim Reiter Associate General Manager..............................Curt Owens Assistant General Manager..................Bobby Maglaughlin Production Manager.......................................Jason Juenker Associate Production Manager.....................Hector Guivas Assistant Production Manager................ Christian Bottorff Marketing/PR..................................................Heather Hess Music Coordinator............................................ John Miller Assistant Controller................................... Jennifer Gifford Office Manager......................................... Buddy Piccolino Office Assistant................................................. Nancy Kerr National Artists Management Company Chief Financial Officer............................... .Bob Williams General Manager...................................................B.J. Holt Associate General Manager.....................Hilary Hamilton Associate General Manager.................... Stephen Spadaro International Manager.................................. Nina Skriloff Vice President of Marketing................... Deirdre Hoetmer Director of Marketing........................................ Ken Sperr Accounting Associate.......................... Marian Albarracin Accounting Associate..................................Marion Taylor Director of Artistic Development........... Samantha Barrie Associate to Weisslers................................. Brett England Executive Assistant to Barry Weissler.........Irene Cabrera Assistant to Barry Weissler...............................Laura Sisk Assistant to B.J. Holt............................... Katharine Hayes Receptionist...........................................Michelle Coleman Messenger......................................................... Victor Ruiz Sonia Friedman Productions Producer....................................................Sonia Friedman General Manager...................................... Diane Benjamin Head of Production........................................ Pam Skinner Literary Associate..........................................Jack Bradley Associate Producer (Development & Marketing)............. Lucie Lovatt Production Coordinator............................... Fiona Stewart Associate General Manager........................Emma Laugier General Management Assistant.................... Ben Canning Assistant to Sonia Friedman................... Sarah Hammond Production Assistant (funded by Stage One)..................... Sarah Brocklehurst Production Accountant...................................Melissa Hay Chief Executive Officer - New York..............David Lazar New York Assistant (SFP)..................... Valerie Steinberg Sonia founded SFP, a subsidiary of the Ambassador Theatre Group, in 2002 SFP Board............ Helen Enright, Howard Panter, Rosemary Squire
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WHO’S WHO in the CAST Menier Chocolate Factory Artistic Director........................................... David Babani General Manager...........................................Tom Siracusa Sales & Marketing...................................Jason Maddocks Marketing & Production Coordinator........ Lucy McNally Marketing & Production Assistants........Amanda Holland, Jenny Pearce Head Chef ....................................................Anthony Falla Restaurant Manager.............................. Minna Pawlaczyk Credits Sound equipment by PRG Audio; Lighting equipment provided by Epic Productions; Scenery Constructed by Proof Productions; Costumes Constructed by Jennifer Love Costumes, Studio Rouge, and Timberlake Studios. Rehearsed at Pearl Studios NYC. Promotional Support Maybelline New York SPECIAL THANKS to Jeff Chelesvig and the Civic Center of Greater Des Moines for their commitment and support in launching the tour of LA CAGE AUX FOLLES. Financial Services and banking arrangments by M&T Bank Visit the La Cage Aux Folles website at www.lacage.com
The Actors and Stage Managers employed in this production are members of Actors’ Equity Association, the union of professional actors and stage managers in the United States. All stage work performed by employees represented by IATSE. UNITED SCENIC ARTISTS represents the designers and scenic painters for the American Theatre. The Musicians employed in this production are members of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada. The Director and Choreographer are members of the Stage Directors and Choreographers Society, an independent national labor union. The Press Agents, Company and House Managers employed in this production are represented by the Association of Theatrical Press Agents & Managers.
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Blumenthal Performing Arts recognizes with gratitude the dedication and support of the following contributors.
Producer’s Circle Chairman Chris and Renee Hobart
Mr. and Mrs. William B. McGuire, Jr.
Director David and Barbara Goodman
Diane and Scot Powell
Jeanne and Rick Puckett
Kimberly K. Becker The Blumenthal Foundation Amy and Philip Blumenthal Betsy and Alfred Brand Mr. William K. Diehl, Jr. Dorlisa and Peter Flur
Tom and Vickie Gabbard Beverly and Jim Hance Chuck and Diane Harrington Mr. and Mrs. David L. Hauser Sally Hawk and Tommi Levi
The Levine-Sklut Family Foundation - Lori and Eric Sklut Edgar and Karen Whitener
Daniel and Marilyn DiMicco Charlie Elberson Grace, Michael and John Galloway Mrs. Gail Grim Belinda and Timothy Gunter Mandy and Todd Houser Thomas and Nora Hughes Sunny and Wen Hutchinson David and Susan Jamison
Lloyd and Juanita Johnson Tom and Michelle Johnson Howard and Julie Levine Doug and Victoria Lucas Michael, Jaime and Allie Monday Tom and Anna Nelson George and Eva Raftelis Wendy and Frank Rosen Bill and Brenda Ryan
Jane and Nelson Schwab Thad and Bobbie Sharrett Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Sherrill Lisa and Glenn Sherrill, Jr. Paulette and Ronnie Sherrill Robert and Ann Stolz Jacqueline A. Tucker Mr. E.I. Weisiger, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael L. White
Nan and Hal Clarke Amy and Alfred Dawson Marcia and Bob Dynko Scott Fuller In Memory of Judy Gerhart Patti and Mark Hawley
Carol Horn The Leon Levine Foundation -Sandra and Leon Levine Jill Maxwell Clifford McCurdy Freddie and Angie Medlin
Jim Putnam Mr. and Mrs. Marsh Spencer Walter and Ingrid Steele Greg and Sandy Vlahos
Walter and Michele Fisher Curt and Sara Fochtmann Joyce Staley Ford Robert and Stacey Frost John R. Georgius Anne and George Goodyear Molly Griffin Randy Griffin Rebecca and Carl Guidice Pamela G. Hanna, M.D. Ned and Ellen Hardison Blaine and Robin Hawkins Tim and Carolyn Hilton Dr. and Mrs. Alex Horchak Lynn Jeffrey Patti Julliard Marie-Claire Marroum Kardous Ginger Kemp Virginia A. Kern Mary Jean and Howard L. Kushner Janice S. Ladley Beverly and John Lassiter James Ledbetter Joan F. Lorden Dr. Shannon Moran and Mr. Joseph Lovallo
Karmen Cassell Martin Scott and Ashley Mattei Jane and Hugh McColl T. Bragg and Betsy McLeod Ed and Suzy McMahan Elsa and Joseph McNamara Marie Mitchell Daniel Nance Ed and Jill Newman Janet and Peter Nixon Larry and Dale Polsky Randy and Cindy Rice Sally and Russell Robinson Lisa and Robert Rollins William R. Rollins Carla and Ed Rose Ken Rothmel Mr. and Mrs. Jason C. Schmidly Dale and Mary Sedivec Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Shelton, Sr. Rita and Pat Shevlin Peggy and Pope Shuford June Silver The Marc and Mattye Silverman Foundation Tom and Sherry Skains
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President Peg and Jay Adamczyk Jim and Cathy Baily Mrs. Nancy B. Thomas and Mr. William M. Barnhardt Arthur D. Becker, Christine K. Becker,
Benefactor Anonymous Dr. and Mrs. Milton Berkman Margaret and Smoky Bissell J. Michael Booe and Rebecca S. Henderson Laura and Sam Bowles Bret Burquest Lea and Robin Burt Jeff Deming
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Contributions received from April 16, 2011 through April 16, 2012.
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THE DOCTOR FAMILY FOUNDATION Education Programs and Student Scholarships
The Arts & Science Council supports Blumenthal Performing Arts’ 2012 Fiscal Year budget with a Basic Operating Grant in the amount of $345,401.
Blumenthal Performing Arts receives support from the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Cultural Resources.
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Blumenthal Performing Arts recognizes with gratitude the dedication and support of the following contributors.
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chool students across Mecklenburg County will enjoy up-close encounters with opera when Opera Carolina’s educational touring company, Opera Express, hits the road again this spring, entertaining and enlightening young audiences in more than 30 CharlotteMecklenburg elementary schools, as well as a dozen counties throughout the Carolinas. The engaging cast of locally based opera singers performs the children’s opera, Pinocchio, a modern adaptation of the famous children’s tale set to famous operatic scenes. Online teaching tools and excerpts from the opera are available for teachers and students alike to gain greater insight into the opera art form. Opera Express is designed for K-5 age groups, with study guide activities that address North Carolina Standard Course of Study Standards in English Language Arts and North Carolina Essential Standards in Music and Social Studies. Opera Express has been preserved in recent years by the collective vision of Opera Carolina’s Board of Directors, businesses and individual donors who understand the value and future benefits of early arts education. Responding to the vision, Opera Carolina has created a singular educational funding effort called the Spark Campaign. The campaign seeks to attract both new and sustaining private
support to protect its 40-year history of education programming in CMS, and to secure ongoing funding for Opera Express’s long-term viability. Opera Carolina raised a total of $40,500 from generous individuals and corporate sponsors American Tire Distributors, Deloitte, Husqvarna, K & L Gates, Kilpatrick Stockton, King & Spalding, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Snyder’s-Lance, Inc., TOA Technologies and Womble Carlyle. These funds supplement a $10,000 grant from the Arts & Science Council. “Opera Carolina is profoundly grateful to these sponsors who have stepped forward to demonstrate such a far-reaching and enduring commitment to arts and education,” said General Director James Meena. “Funding programs like Opera Express allows students from CMS’ diverse neighborhoods to experience live opera in their own schools. Eighty percent of Opera Express performances this spring will be in CMS Focus Schools.” Since 1971, Opera Express has served more than one million children with such favorites as The Billy Goats Gruff, An Aesop Odyssey, Pinocchio, How Nanita Learned to Make Flan, and more. Opera Carolina’s other education programs include The Opera Carolina Academy, Student Night at the Opera, and Master Classes for regional university students.
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t’s been an exciting year at the Charlotte Symphony, from the cirque-style acrobats in Cirque de la Symphonie to the music of Michael Jackson and audience initiatives such as text voting and onstage seating. The fun’s not over yet, though. There are several exciting programs happening through the end of the season!
works. In a stunning combination of the Oratorio Singers of Charlotte, four soloists and the Charlotte Symphony, this 200-person ensemble will take your breath away as they sing of heaven and glories beyond mortality. After being transfixed by the piece, Albert Einstein noted to a friend, “I am a deeply religious nonbeliever. This is a somewhat new kind of religion.”
Digital Artwork world Premiere: May 4, 2012 In a groundbreaking endeavor that combines old and new, aural and visual and blends digital technology with centuries of respected tradition, the Symphony has commissioned a piece of digital artwork by artist Matthew Weinstein that will premier at a May 4 performance. Weinstein’s work is an original animated video to be displayed on a screen suspended above the orchestra. The audience will experience brilliant animation in sync with the hypnotic music of Ravel’s Bolero. Don’t miss this astounding performance that just may redefine the way you think about art.
Summer Pops Begins! June 10, 2012 Outdoor picnics, families, fireworks, fun and great music. A beloved Charlotte summer tradition continues on June 10, when the Charlotte Symphony Summer Pops season begins at Symphony Park. Associate Conductor Jacomo Rafael Bairos will lead the first performance, with the crowd-pleasing Albert-George Schram leading all other concerts. Admission is $10 for adults and free for children under 18. Summer passes for all five concerts are also available for $35. Tickets will be available for purchase at Symphony Park starting at 4 p.m. preceding each performance, and gates to the park open at 5 p.m. Come out to enjoy beautiful symphonic music under the summer stars!
Missa Solemnis: May 11 & 12, 2012 Rather than the Moonlight Sonata or even the 9th Symphony, Beethoven’s famous mass is considered one of his greatest
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Coming Attractions!
CHARLOTTE SQUAWKS: 8 Misbehavin’
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eturning for their hilarious eighth edition of CHARLOTTE SQUAWKS, the creative team of Mike Collins and Brian Kahn will once again collaborate with area singers, dancers and actors to parody pop-culture, politics, sports and our beloved Queen City.
something about a parody of the hit LMFAO song “I’m Sexy And I Know It” all about texting. 5. Will he or won’t he? The “he” being former Charlotte Mayor Pat McCrory, who now is running for governor and is a notorious scene-stealer. His past appearances in Squawks suggest he’s got a future in comedy if the political thing doesn’t work out.
Nothing — and we do mean nothing — is sacred. What’s always fun is to guess who or what might be parodied in song and dance this year. Here are eight topics, news stories or people that could get squawked:
6. You can count on a few sports references. Let’s see there’s NFL Rookie of the Year Cam Newton and the Panthers’ dismal season; The NBA lockout, The Bobcats and owner Michael Jordan; and the ongoing battle to bring baseball to uptown Charlotte.
1. The Election. From the presidential race to the upheaval among the county commissioners, politics is always a key source for skewering. 2. The Democratic National Convention. While the convention isn’t until September, the preparations churned up lots of parody fodder.
7. The influx of film and TV shows being filmed in and around the Queen City: “Hunger Games,” “Homeland,” “The Bachelorette,” “Banshee,” etc.
3. Chiquita’s decision to move its headquarters to Charlotte. They have leased offices at the NASCAR Hall of Fame.
8. A mention of one or all of these performers: Justin Bieber, Adele, Nicki Minaj, Lady Gaga, Madonna or a Kardashian.
4. Technology and the digital age are prime sources. A little bird mentioned
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Olga Kern
Friday, October 7, 2011, 8 pm, Halton Theater
The Sphinx Virtuosi
Friday, November 4, 2011, 8 pm, Halton Theater
The Salzburg Chamber Soloists
Friday, January 27, 2012, 8 pm, Halton Theater
The Vienna Boys’ Choir
Friday, March 16, 2012, 8 pm, Halton Theater
Canadian Brass
Friday, April 20, 2012, 8 pm, Halton Theater
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The Magnificence of the Organ Saturday, June 9, 2012, 4:00 p.m.
Covenant Presbyterian Church 1000 East Morehead Street Charlotte, North Carolina
Concert Program Fanfare (Lemmens) Triumphal March from “Aida” (Verdi) Love Divine, All Loves Excelling (Zundel) Processional Rigaudon (Campra) Theme from Titanic (Horner) Introduction to “Also Sprach Zarathustra” (Strauss) Theme from Star Wars Suite (Williams) Hallelujah (Handel) Psalm XIX—The Heavens Declare...(Marcello) Christians, Awake, Salute...(Wainwright) Finale from William Tell Overture (Rossini) Sinfonia from Cantata #29 (Bach) Adagio Cantabile from Sonata #8 (Beethoven) Eternal/Almighty Father, Strong to Save (Dykes) Pomp and Circumstance (Elgar) God of Our Fathers (Warren) Finale from Symphony #1 (Vierne) Stars and Stripes Forever (Sousa)—Arr. Chenaults
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Admission is free; no donations collected.
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